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The Southwest Adventure
Highlights
- Soar over Cradle Mountain and experience breathtaking views of Dove Lake and Crater Lake nestled below.
- Glide past rugged landscapes, revealing the majestic peaks of Mount Pelion and Mount Ossa on your journey.
- Witness the stark beauty of Queenstown's desolate landscape contrasted against the lush surroundings from above.
- Explore the untamed Southern Ocean and the charming town of Strahan during your scenic flight adventure.
Cradle Mountain Helicopters offer scenic tours over the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park and beyond.
The 60-minute Southwest Adventure flight truly captures the untamed nature of the wild west coast and Southwest World Heritage Area. We depart from our helipad at the northern end of the visitor information centre carpark and head down past Cradle Mountain with Dove Lake and Crater Lake nestled at its foot. We then continue our journey southwards over Fury Gorge. From here, we pass rugged landscapes of mountains and valleys, including Mount Pelion East, Mount Pelion West, Mount Ossa and Eldon Bluff. We then come into sight of the vast Lake Burbury on the outskirts of Queenstown, where we turn back north.
Queenstown is a unique sight to see from above, with the desolate landscape a stark contrast to the surrounding environment. In the distance, passengers are able to see the untamed Southern Ocean and the town of Strahan. As we travel back to our helipad, we soar over the small town of Tullah on the banks of Lake Murchison before returning to the helipad over the Vale of Belvoir.
Please note that all flights are subject to suitable flying weather.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Operation information
Cradle Mountain Helicopters
Cradle Mountain Helicopters offer scenic flights over the wonderous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and beyond.
The pilots and support staff are all local Tasmanians who will always do their best to provide customers with an enthralling and memorable experience of the beautiful place that they are lucky enough to call home.
They have a range of flight options available and can provide customised charters (subject to FNA), so there is something to suit every traveller.
Cradle Mountain Helicopters have a variety of different aircraft that we use at different times, subject to availability. Their range includes AS350 B2 & B3 Squirrels, Bell 206 Jetrangers and a Robinson R44.
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Accreditations
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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